Does anyone have a recommendation for an upscale halal or kosher restaurant in dc? I found a couple but it seems the available options are primarily Persian. Ideally I’d like to find something South Asian. Any recs would be greatly appreciated!

Update: Summary of everyone’s suggestions and what I found. Thank you so much! I’ll be referring to this a lot when special occasions/holidays come around ❤️.

South Asian/Central Asian

Karma Modern Indian (Restaurant confirmed all meat is halal when I called)
Lapis (Afghan, excellent brunch spot)

South East Asia

Makan - Mayaysan

Central Asian

Dolan Uyghur

Turkish/Mediterranean/North African

Ottoman Tavern
Zaytinya (Chicken halal, and maybe more)
Maydan
Albi
Lebanese Taverna (Arlington Va) (Halal except ground beef)
Yayla bistro (Arlington Va)

Persian

Rumi’s Kitchen

Comments

t3rps t1_jduzy8k wrote on March 27, 2023 at 12:11 PM

I’m pretty sure Dolan Uyghur in Cleveland Park is halal, it’s a great spot. Central Asian. You may also want to try Fancy Radish, upscale vegan

Beneficial_Ad9966 OP t1_jdv2uwe wrote on March 27, 2023 at 12:38 PM

Thank you!

N0T-It t1_jdv8s30 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 1:28 PM

The chicken at Zaytinya is halal. Last time I went was in 2019, so you might want to call to confirm.

Beneficial_Ad9966 OP t1_jdv9pyg wrote on March 27, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Thank you!

Last_Promotion9107 t1_jdv9gem wrote on March 27, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Ottoman taverna

Beneficial_Ad9966 OP t1_jdv9nj1 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Thank you!

N0T-It t1_jdv938v wrote on March 27, 2023 at 1:30 PM

OP, if you do find an upscale halal South Asian restaurant, please post it. I have family members who would be very interested.

Beneficial_Ad9966 OP t1_jdv9qwz wrote on March 27, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Will do! Been a year and still haven’t found one. I miss nyc 🥲

Old_Distribution_235 t1_jdvkgan wrote on March 27, 2023 at 2:53 PM

If you're willing to cross the river, there are some good options in NoVa:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g8132648-zfz10751-Northern_Virginia_Virginia.html

Beneficial_Ad9966 OP t1_jdyea9k wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:20 AM

Thank you!

Either_Leave_6099 t1_jdyxuw0 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 5:19 AM

All the below are halal and fancy:

Maydan in Dc, Albi in DC, ilili in Dc, Lebanese Taverna in Tyson, Rumi’s kitchen in DC.

Beneficial_Ad9966 OP t1_je2ttea wrote on March 29, 2023 at 12:19 AM

Thank you!

alphabetgirl2 t1_jdxznp6 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:33 AM

Try Makan. It’s Malaysian

Beneficial_Ad9966 OP t1_jdye9ip wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:20 AM

Thank you!